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Oct 2024
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[DD] Elephants in the Room: NaNoWriMo, B...

Mur Lafferty
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"Sometimes you just need to chase the inspiration, even if it means working on a project nobody asked for." - Ursula

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In this episode, Mur Lafferty and Ursula Vernon tackle the complexities of burnout, the writing hustle, and the latest controversies in the literary world. Ursula shares her battle with mortgage woes, while Mur discusses the challenges of juggling multiple podcasts and writing projects.

The duo also delves into the fallout from NaNoWriMo's recent controversies and the implications of AI in the writing community. They ponder the impact of fallen idols in the literary world and the importance of making good choices in public-facing careers.

Recorded on Twitch every other Monday at 3pm Eastern time.

Highlights include:

  • The struggles of balancing writing and personal life
  • NaNoWriMo's AI controversy and community backlash
  • Fallen idols and the consequences of public misconduct
  • The importance of community in writing challenges

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October 9, 2024 | Season 10 Ep 5 | murverse.com
"Elephants in the Room: NaNoWriMo, Burnout, and More" by Mur Lafferty and Ursula Vernon
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